Villarreal enquire for Chelsea defender Axel Disasi | OneFootball

La Liga side Villarreal have joined a growing list of suitors hoping to sign Chelsea centre-back Axel Disasi (27) during the summer transfer window, according to RMC Sport journalist Fabrice Hawkins.

The Spanish outfit have made initial enquiries over the France international, who only arrived at Stamford Bridge from AS Monaco in August 2023. Despite a strong start in West London, Disasi was loaned to Aston Villa in February and made seven Premier League appearances under Unai Emery as the club clinched a Champions League berth.

Multiple clubs are monitoring the situation, with Newcastle United and a host of Serie A sides reportedly interested. Chelsea are understood to be seeking at least €30 million to part ways with the former Ligue 1 defender.

Disasi joined the Blues on a six-year deal last summer for a reported €38.5 million after three seasons at Monaco. Born in Gonesse, Île-de-France, and of Angolan and Congolese descent, Disasi has been capped five times by the French national team.The physically imposing defender made 37 appearances across all competitions for Chelsea in 2023-24, scoring three goals. However, uncertainty around his long-term role under Enzo Maresca has prompted growing speculation about a potential move abroad.GFFN | Joel Lefevre